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Wanna be a Raiders fan or just impress your friends by sounding like one? Here's a list of terms used frequently on the Raiders Fans Mail List. Some are generic nicknames, others are unique to Raiders fans.

Beagles
The Philadelphia Eagles
Chefs
The Kansas City Chiefs (see also: Squaws)
Chumps, Chumpsters
The San Diego Chargers (see also: Dolts)
Cowgirls, Cowpies
The Dallas Cowboys (see also: Dopeboys)
Dolts
The San Diego Chargers. A parody of their "Bolts" nickname. (see also: Chumpsters)
Donkeys, Donks
The Denver Broncos
Doorstop
Safety Anthony Dorsett. A reference to his poor play.
Dopeboys
The Dallas Cowboys. A reference to their many drug-related suspensions and arrests. (see also: Cowpies)
Fish
The Miami Dolphins
Ghost
Dave Casper, Hall of Fame TE for the Raiders. Nickname.
Horseface
John Elway, Denver QB (see also: Mr. Ed)
House of Thrills (HOT)
The Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (now officially Network Associates Coliseum), known for loud and rowdy fans
Iggles
The Philadelphia Eagles
Jests, Jetsons
The New York Jets
The Judge
Lester Hayes, former Pro Bowl CB for the Raiders. Nickname.
Lester the Molester
Lester Hayes. Another nickname.
Mr. Ed
John Elway, QB for the Broncos. A reference to his buck teeth. (see also: Horseface)
Nap
Napoleon McCallum, former RB for the Raiders. First player to play in the NFL while in the Navy.
Nip
Napoleon Kaufman, former RB extraordinaire for the Raiders. First-round pick in 1995 draft. Retired to be a full-time minister.
Poop
One time strong safety Marquez Pope; descriptive of his playing ability.
Seachickens, Seaducks, Seagulls, Seahags, Seasquawks
The Seattle Seahawks
Sh*ttenhammer
Marty Schottenheimer, former Chiefs coach. Self-explanatory.
Shorty
Mike Shanahan, former Raiders coach, currently Broncos coach. A reference to his short stature.
Shredder
Jay Schroeder, former QB for the Raiders. Consistent overthrower.
The Snake
Ken Stabler, former QB for the Raiders. Nickname.
Squaws
The Kansas City Chiefs (see also: Chefs)
Stinky
Offensive lineman Matt Stinchcomb, the Raiders' No. 1 draft pick in 1999. Nickname indicative of his disappointing play and inability to crack the starting lineup.
The Stork, The Mad Stork
Former Raider and Hall of Fame LB Ted Hendricks. Nickname.
Tinmen
The Pittsburgh Steelers
T-Mac
Terry McDaniel, former Pro Bowl CB for the Raiders
Toothway
John Elway, QB for the Donkeys (see also: Mr. Ed)
Whiners
The San Francisco 49ers
Wiz
Steve Wisniewski, former Pro Bowl G for the Raiders



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